New Canadian Prime Minister visits troops in Afghanistan, supports War on Terror

Following a rash of insurgent violence in the last two weeks that claimed the lives of two Canadians serving in Afghanistan, some of Canada's troops in the region may have needed a reminder as to exactly what they're still doing there. And that's just what they got Sunday, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise visit to Kandahar in order to inspire military staff still working to rebuild the troubled country. It was the first foreign trip for Harper as prime minister. "The truth is Canada's not an island," he said. "We live in a dangerous world and we have to show leadership in that world and that what we're doing and that's what I'm trying to do by going to support our men and women." Sunday's trip has been in the works since Harper took office, but for security reasons had to be kept top secret until he'd arrived safely. Still, once he was on the ground in Afghanistan he made his message for Canada's armed forces crystal clear: The Conservative government is committed to carrying on with the controversial presence and has no immediate plans to remove troops from the volatile region. "I know it's a dangerous mission, I know it's a tough mission," he said."But we're doing great work and we should take pride in it and participate in it. " Even though polls have shown many Canadians aren't thrilled with their military's continued presence in Afghanistan, 2,200 Canadians currently serving double duty in the area will remain. Currently they're performing duties that include hunting insurgents and various reconstruction activities. Ottawa's committed to keeping troops in the area until early 2007, while Harper himself will continue on an extended tour through the region during the coming days.

First, I'm really proud of our new PM Stephen Harper, finally a man who united Canadian con and neo-con silent majority, despite what liberal media lies to you - Canada is turning conservative, just like U.S. In general global liberalism is on its deathbed, I'm glad we finally have a prime minister who will support leader G.W. Bush in the global war against Islamic fundamentalism and nation-building in post-9/11 world - Iran, Syria, Liberation is coming!

GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS CONSERVATIVE CANADA, GOD BLESS STEPHEN HARPER, GOD BLESS COALITION TROOPS, AND GOD BLESS GLORIOUS AND COURAGEOUS LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD G.W. BUSH